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Chants of "you are not alone" could be heard from blocks away as members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 342 rallied outside the Alle Processing facility on Thursday, Nov. 6 in West Maspeth. Those at the demonstration weren't going on strike, but rather were pushing for inclusion of Alle Processing's employees in their labor union. More ... Working together to prepare for and respond to manmade and natural disasters were items addressed by the commander of the U.S. More ... Two dogs were pulled out of harm's way by firefighters who responded to a onealarm fire at a home in Maspeth last Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 5, it was reported. According to Fire Department sources, the blaze broke out at around 2:20 p.m. in the rear of the top floor of a home on 60th Road near Mount Olivet Crescent. Members of Engine companies 286, 271 and 291; Ladder companies 124, 135 and 140; Squad companies 252 and 286; Rescue 4 and Battalions 28 and 46—under the direction of Division 14—responded to the scene along with the 104th Precinct and EMS units. No injuries were reported. Using one hose line, an FDNY spokesperson said, the blaze was brought under control at around 2:45 p.m. (photo: Joseph Epstein) More ... A packed agenda at Board 2's Nov. 6 meeting at Sunnyside Community Services was highlighted by an appearance by the Department of Homeless Services, More ... Aqueduct Racetrack was once again on the minds of nearby residents at the Wednesday, Nov. 5 Locust Grove Civic Association meeting at the St. James/St. More ... Several people were displaced after flames damaged a two-family home in Richmond Hill during a twoalarm fire last Saturday afternoon, Nov. 8, it was reported. According to Fire Department sources, the blaze broke out at around 1:05 p.m. at the house located on 112th Street near Jamaica Avenue. Members of Engine companies 285, 293, 298, 303, 305, 308, 315 and 324; Ladder companies 107, 125, 126, 127, 142, 143 and 151; Squad companies 270 and 288; Rescue 4; Satellite 4 and Battalions 39, 46, 50 and 51 responded to the scene along with the 102nd Precinct and EMS units. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross of Greater New York later came to the location to assist those displaced by the fire. Using three hose lines, FDNY sources said, the blaze was brought under control at around 2:20 p.m. The cause of the fire was labeled suspicious and is under investigation, an FDNY spokesperson said. (photo: Joseph Epstein) More ... Working to meet the persistent need for blood, members of the 102nd Precinct Explorers Unit recently joined the New York Blood Center for a blood drive at the Moose Lodge on 118th Street in Richmond Hill. As shown, members of the youth program—under the direction of P.O. Salvatore Sinnona of the 102nd Precinct Youth Unit—assisted NYBC staff members in collecting 20 pints of blood from 25 registered donors. More ... Fresh off her Election Day win, the newest incoming member of the City Council paid a visit to the Glendale/104th Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol during their Nov. 5 meeting at Msgr. More ... While the proposed playground renovations at Juniper Valley and Grover Cleveland parks were supposed to be the focus of Community Board 5's Parks Committee meeting on Nov. More ... Prostitution, drug-related activities and traffic violations in the Ridgewood area were some of the issues addressed by ranking members of the 104th Precinct during the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association's Nov. More ... Property owners and city agencies will not be spared from a financial hit under a revised budget plan announced by Mayor Michael Bloomberg last Wednesday, Nov. More ... Traffic issues ruled the roost at the Glendale Property Owners Association meeting on Nov. 6, as one attendee made her case for an additional camera at a local stoplight. More ... The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that it is looking for temporary workers to help coordinate and carry out the 2010 Census in Brooklyn and Queens. Conducted nationally every decade as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the census is a count of every person living in the United States. More ... Several schools in Glendale and Maspeth will soon receive thousands of dollars in funding to improve their security systems through grants recently allocated by a local legislator, it was announced. Outgoing State Sen. More ... Members of the Queens County Insurance Professionals held their 18th Annual Irma M. Scarpa Memorial Walkathon to benefit the Special Olympics on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 1 in Middle Village. After gathering at the Jewish Center of Forest Hills West, participants proceeded to walk at Juniper Valley Park. (photo: Allen Epstein) More ... State and city officials announced an agreement that was described as a crucial step forward for upgrading the city's Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and for ensuring compliance with environmental laws at all 14 of the city's wastewater treatments plants. More ... Gov. David A. Paterson has announced that New York State is eligible to receive more than $497 million in Fiscal Year 2009 homeland security funding. This represents an overall increase of $36 million, including a 48 percent increase in the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and a targeted allocation of $145.1 million for the New York City Urban Area. More ... With consumers feeling the sting of one of the largest economic downturns in history, State Comptroller Thomas P. More ... Ridgewood Savings Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its fifth branch in Brooklyn, located at East 17th Street and Avenue Y in Sheepshead Bay. Shown from left, at the ceremonial ribbon cutting: Peter Boger, executive vice president and chief lending officer; LouAnn Mannino, assistant vice president and district manager; Kimberly Nathanail, assistant vice president and branch manager; William C. McGarry, chairman, president and CEO; Nancy Adzemovic, assistant branch manager; and Walter Reese, senior vice president, banking administration and operations. More ... MTA New York City Trausit announced that its MetroCard buses and vans will make scheduled stops in Queens during the month of October. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the Reduced Fare MetroCard on MetroCard buses or may obtain an application from the vans. More ... Gov. David A. Paterson announced the release of a new website, www.ReduceNYSpending.gov, that will lead the public in a discussion about how to control unsustainable growth in the size of New York's budget. More ... Those who attended United Methodist Chuch of Glendale last Sunday, Nov. 9, enjoyed a special treat as the church on Central Avenue at 66th Place hosted a Sunday Worship Concert by the duo known as Nightsong, Bill Cooper and Betty Kron. (photo: Milady Lopez) More ... According to the city Department of Health, the highly contagious stomach illness that typically turns up in each fall is circulating in the five boroughs. The department's surveillance system has noted that visits to the city's emergency departments for vomiting and diarrhea have increased 19 percent in the past two weeks, to about 400 per day. More ... St. John's Queens Hospital in Elmhurst recently celebrated the opening of its new computed tomography unit, known as the "CT Suite." As noted, the suite features a state-of-the-art Siemens SOMATOM Sensation CT scanner and a waiting area described as spacious with many patient amenities. Shown from left: Evelyn DeCoursey, Charles Adapoe, State Sen. Serphin Maltese, Myrna Bailey, Robin Carlson, St. John's Queens Hospital Executive Director Annette Hastings, City Council Member Anthony Como and Dr. Moshen Samii, chairman of radiology. More ... Subway Changes The MTA has scheduled a number of service changes for several subway lines throughout the city due to construction work. These service advisories are current as of Wednesday, Nov. 12. Last minute changes to service and operating schedules may be made due to weather-related conditions or emergency repairs. More ... Road Work Because of ongoing construction work at several locations throughout Queens and Brooklyn, the New York City Department of Transportation has announced numerous street closures in local neighborhoods for the upcoming week. More ... Sonny's Auto Collision in Richmond Hill has gone green. What does that entail? According to a spokesman for the body shop, their biggest change is the switch from a solvent-based paint to an environmentally friendly water-based paint. More ... Four centuries of Dutch art and culture in New York City will be celebrated by the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society this weekend at the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House as part of the ongoing Five Dutch Days, Five Boroughs festival. More ... Classic cars will roll through Glendale and other neighborhoods throughout Queens for a Christmas cause as the East Coast Car Association embarks on its Toys for Tots run this Sunday, Nov. 16. As announced, the caravan of vintage automobiles will begin at 12:30 p.m. with all participating vehicles departing from the intersection of Otto Road and 65th Street. More ... These girls just wanted to have some fun for Halloween and parent volunteers at Ridgewood's St. Matthias School teamed to make it happen in a safe environment at the two parties held for students in the school gym on Friday, Oct. 31. More ... Air Force Airman Christopher H. Tinsley has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Tx. A 2008 graduate of Hillcrest High School, he is the son of David and Karen Tinsley of 97th Street in Woodhaven. More ... Air Force Reserve Airman First Class Deverill K. Cobey has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Tx. A 2008 graduate of Franklin K. Lane High School, he is the son of Michelle Brown of 102nd Road in Ozone Park. More ... |
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